Tag: Vaccination Campaign
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Sanghar Gears Up for Measles, Rubella, and Polio Vaccination Drive
Overview of the Readiness Meeting A district readiness meeting was convened in Sanghar to review preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sarah Javed, the session focused on ensuring a smooth and effective rollout across the district from November 17 to November 2.…
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Director Health Services Visits Rawalpindi to Review Immunization Efforts
Overview of the Official Visit Rawalpindi recently hosted a high-level health delegation as the Director Health Services (EPI) Punjab, Dr. Sammara, arrived with her team to conduct a comprehensive review of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). The purpose of the visit was to assess the current status of immunization delivery, identify bottlenecks, and ensure…
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Early Flu Surge Triggers Vaccination Push Across the UK
Early Flu Increase Prompts Vaccination Push Across the UK Health experts in the United Kingdom are urging eligible populations to get their annual flu vaccination as data shows an early surge in flu cases. While current levels remain within the normal autumn range and similar to those seen last year after the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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Rawalpindi Expands Immunisation: HPV Vaccine to Protect Nine-Year-Old Girls from Cervical Cancer
New Milestone in Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme Rawalpindi’s District Health Authority (DHA) has announced a significant expansion of the country’s national immunisation programme. Cervical cancer has been added as the thirteenth disease targeted by the campaign, joining 12 other life-threatening childhood illnesses. Starting in February 2026, the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine will be administered exclusively to…
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Rawalpindi Announces HPV Vaccine Rollout: Cervical Cancer Added to Immunisation Schedule
Expansion of Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has announced a significant expansion of the national immunisation programme, adding cervical cancer as the thirteenth disease on the list of life-saving vaccines. This move places the HPV vaccine alongside well-established protections against diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, polio, and hepatitis B, reinforcing the…
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Fluad for 65+ — An Enhanced Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine for Seniors
What Fluad is and who should consider it Fluad is an enhanced trivalent influenza vaccine that contains an adjuvant. In France, the Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) recommends Fluad for people aged 65 years and older, as a preferential choice for protection against seasonal flu. The HAS considers adjuvanted vaccines like Fluad to be a…
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Flu Vaccination: Maccabi Health Urges Public to Vaccinate
Last year’s flu vaccination drive shows strong uptake Maccabi Health Services is calling on the public to get vaccinated against influenza as winter approaches. Last year, about 450,000 Maccabi members received the flu vaccine, marking a 16% rise from the previous vaccination campaign two years earlier, when nearly 400,000 members across the country were vaccinated.…
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Maccabi Health Services Urges Public to Vaccinate Against Flu
Flu vaccination numbers highlight the importance of protection Public health officials at Maccabi Health Services are calling on residents to get vaccinated against influenza this season. Last year, roughly 450,000 Maccabi members received the flu vaccine, an increase of 16% from two winters earlier when nearly 400,000 were vaccinated nationwide. These figures underscore the growing…
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Cervical Cancer Vaccination Campaign in Sindh
Introduction to the Vaccination Campaign In a significant public health initiative, Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has announced a cervical cancer vaccination campaign aimed at vaccinating 4.1 million girls in the province. This campaign is scheduled to run from September 15 to September 27 and highlights the importance of preventative healthcare in combating cervical…
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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Campaign in Sindh, Pakistan
Cervical Cancer Vaccination Initiative in Sindh Cervical cancer remains a significant health threat globally, but vaccination can prevent it. In a recent announcement, Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani revealed a pivotal initiative aimed at combating this disease. Starting from September 15 to 27, a cervical cancer vaccination campaign will be implemented, targeting approximately 4.1…